Weekend visits and local social notes from Newton and surrounding towns
A gala of weekend visits and engagements across Newton Des Moines Oskaloosa and Knoxville is recorded. Names include Sarah McAlister Lettie Menninga Leona Schakel Aric Van Gent Adrina Mitchell Farjorie Van der Wiel and many others. Social events range from weddings and anniversaries to church banquets and family gatherings with local businesses and churches noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah McAlister
George Bohne
Newton
Lettie Menninga
Des Moines
Leona Schakel
Aric van Gent
Oskaloosa
Adrena Mitchell
Farjorie van der Wiel
Christian Reformed Church
Harry Sinnard
Harry Ver Breek
Knoxville
Betty van Hal
Bernice Roozeboom
Tom Chambers
Cora Beaning
Cora
Wallace de Penning
Newton and
Grinnell
Charley Martin
Freda Liter
Runnells
Town
Ruby Blackman
Betty Eeling
Kay Eeling
Methodist Hospital
Albert van Houweling
Melvin van Houwling
Pelia
Will Ver Ploeg
Holl
Henry van Ekeren
Sully Man's Car Stolen in Chain of Thefts Across Counties
Jasper County Sheriff Ray Barber reports a chain of auto thefts starting in Des Moines on December 2. A G. B. Vander Pol vehicle, later recovered in Brooklyn, was stolen by two 14 year old youths from Des Moines. The pair fled to the Vander Pol farm and then Iowa City, abandoning two cars along the way. No Iowa City thefts or arrests had been reported by noon Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully
Des Moines
Iowa City
Ray Barber
Jasper County
Barber
G. B. Vander Pal
Bully
Brooklyn
Des Mon Sully
Vander Pol Farm
Vander Pol
Newton Daily News
Highway and Farm Safety Discussed At Evening School
A panel discussed highway and farm safety at the fourth meeting of the Adult Evening School on Monday night November 30. The panel included Max McClure Iowa Highway Patrolman from Knoxville Don Den Adel and Gilford Steenhoek local farmers with Cecil Vines present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max McClure
Iowa
Knoxville
Don den Adel
Gilford Steenhoek
Cecil Vines
Tragic Farm Accidents Highlighted In Farm Machinery Text
The document cites near scenes of farm accidents with pleadent experiences. Den and Steenhoek are printed in the excerpt as references to plea and expert accounts related to dangerous machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Den
Steenhoek
Hay Blaze Destroys 1200 Bales Near Emmetsburg
A hay fire near Emmetsburg destroyed about 1200 bales of hay of unknown origin. Fire crews responded quickly but the blaze left a large pile of charred dooms. no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Ris tine Observes Birthday at Mount Vernon Church
At Mount Vernon E R Ristine marked a birthday anniversary in the Methodist church where he has served actively for 62 years. The event reflected his long dedication to the church and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Kilpatrick
P. H. Kuyper
New York
Mount Vernon
E. R. Ristine
Ren
Methodist
Farm Price Index Dips in Month to November 15 for Iowa
Iowa Cooperative Crop and Livestock Reporting Service shows the farm price index fell 9 points or 8 percent for the month ending November 15. The all farm index stood at 268 percent of the 1910-14 base, with gains in wheat and oats and slight rises in soybeans and flaxseed, while the livestock index fell 12 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Iowa Cooperative Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Egg index slips as average price falls per dozen
The Mont animal index shows losses with the Beep tAlse sector reflecting a price drop. The eggs index declined about 4.0 cents per dozen, signaling a broad downward trend in poultry product costs.
Birthday Remembrance at Prairie City Home
The Home for the Aged notes December 8 as the birthday of John Van Houweling who reached 72 years. Mr Henry Langstraat and the Pol families with their spouses and baby are mentioned among residents and visitors from Prairie City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Langstraat
Pete Pol
Marion Pol
Leendert Pol
Henry van Hal
and Meyer
Prairie City
John van Houweling
Pella High School Letter Winners List
Pella High School announces its letter winners including Cleo Verhoef senior and MVP offensive player of the week, along with honorary co-captains Paul Dingeman and Jun Ikuta. Other honorees include seniors Roland McCombs Wayne Vander Pol Keith Vriezelaar Bill De Haan Darrell De Reus and juniors Herb Blom Alvin Hiemstra Nelson Bogaard Ed Klyn Jerry Valster, plus sophomores Max Van Rees Bob Boyert and freshmen Jim Duffus Ronald Bogaard Tom Gaard Max Vander Pol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo Verhoef
Paul Dingeman
Jun Ikuta
Roland McCombs
Wayne Vander Pol
Keith Vriezelaar
Bill de Haan
Darrell de Reus
Herb Blom
Alvin Hiemstra
Nelson Bogaard
Ed Klyn
Jerry Valster
Max van Rees
Bob Boyert
Jim Duffus
Ronald Bogaard
Tom Gaard
Max Vander Pol
Sportamen Farmers May Order Nursery Seedlings
Sportamen and farmers may order tree and shrub seedlings from the State Forest Nursery at Ames for erosion control and wildlife plantings. Seedling stock prices cover pine fir walnut and other species with a March 15 deadline. All orders must be in multiples of 250 plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Rossiera
State Conservation Commission
Iowa
Local Soil Conservation Details And Order Information
The notice outlines instructions related to orders and details for agricultural materials. It directs readers to contact county extension directors state conservation officers and local Soil Conservation Service agents for order forms and additional information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
Superintendent and Principal Attend Iowa University Conference
Donald Breisch, Junior High School principal, and Supt. C. Buerkens attended a special conference at the University of Iowa. Key speakers included Dr. Green on English, Dr. Horne on spelling, and Dr. Will French of Columbia on the Junior High School. The emphasis was on the role of the junior high in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Breisch
Supt. C. ©. Buerkens
Toway
Dr. Green
Horne
Will French
Columbia
Market Fresh High Quality Cream Not Over Four Days Old
A sales note urges buyers to choose fresh cream and avoid those exceeding four days old. It stresses quality and timeliness, implying higher standards and better flavor.
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Eva Wilson
Wilfred Renaud
Millie Huff
Holland
Michigan
West First St
Reinertson
Charles City
Martha Veldhuizen
Bertha Bogaards
Ben Rozendaal
Loren Vanden Oever
Ruth Kaldenberg
Vogelaar
Revere
Admiral
Vogelaar’s
Hdwe
Ernie
Tatry
MODEL
Brom Feed Store
Pella High School
Fant
Kodak Duaflex
Fed
Tax
Brownie Hawkeye Flash
Inc
Electric Razors
Remington—Schick
Norelco
Sunbeam
Fay NW
Paris - Coty
Jergen
Sheaffer
Paardekooper’s
Ideal Pharmacy
Ptus
Mojnd and
Munsing
Osborn
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